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Mack Truck’s refuse cabover, the Mack LR, is now available in a 4×2 config- uration, the company announced at WasteExpo 2017. The new configura- tion gives customers a lighter, more maneuverable option for refuse collec- tion, Mack said during the announcement. It was previously only offered in 6x4 configuration.
With a shorter wheelbase and tighter turn- ing radius, the 4×2 LR model has the ability to fit into alleys and other small spaces. The 4×2 LR model is also lighter than its 6×4 coun- terpart, improving handling. The LR model was also designed with expansive front glass to provide greater visibility. Wrap-around rear cab corner windows were also added to improve visibility and safety.
Mack also announced at WasteExpo that over-the-air engine programming and param- eter updates will now be available on refuse vehicles including the Mack 2018
Granite, TerraPro and LR models equipped with Mack 2017 GHG engines.
Vigillo has announced availability of Roadside Resume, a comprehen- sive driver safety, compliance, and risk profile. Integrated in Roadside Resume is Vigillo’s CSA Scorecards and parent company SambaSafety’s DriverMonitor, along with a con- stantly growing number of public, telematics and other third-party vendor data sources. Included are CSA BASIC inspection, violation and accident data, and MVR license sta- tus, expiration, monitored status, med cert expiration and endorse- ments as well as citations, viola- tions, actions, suspensions and revocations. For more info, visit www.vigillo.com.
Air-Weigh has rolled out a new Load- Maxx trailer scale. According to the company, the new scale combines the best of previous LoadMaxx and Quickload trailer scales into one trailer scale with two options: LoadMaxx base model, and Load- Maxx with ComLink.
The updated scale includes: an icon-based touch screen display; built-in LED alarm lights; dual- point calibration and high precision
pressure sensor for weight accuracy; compensation for temperature and altitude change; PIN protected cal- ibration; and English, Spanish and French language options.
The ComLink option now avail- able for the LoadMaxx trailer scale enable drivers to view steer, drive, trailer, GVW, and net payload on an in-cab LoadMaxx tractor display. Tractor/trailer weight information can also be sent to the fleet’s man- agement software via the built-in data communication interface. For details, visit www.air-weigh.com.
Pirelli has a new all-position tire for long-haul and regional applica- tions. The Formula Driver II is the first tire to launch in the Formula by Pirelli product line, the com- pany announced. It was designed with an optimized tread pattern for increased mileage, with siping at the groove edges to resist irreg- ular wear. It also has large circum- ferential grooves for better stability and handling and stone ejectors to improve retreadability and durabil- ity. For more, visit www.pirelli.com/ commercial/us.
Penske Truck Leasing announced its new fleet solutions, which connects its systems with nearly any truck and engine configuration or telemat- ics service provider. Penske said its connected fleet solutions offers faster roadside assistance call triage and improved vehicle maintenance through remote diagnostics, location data, and big data analytics. The com- pany believes it is the first truck leas- ing company to provide connected fleet solutions at the size and scale it does, with more than 20,000 vehicles in its truck rental and logistics fleets using the new platform and with more customers joining daily.
Penske Truck Leasing also rolled out a new free mobile app, called Pen- ske Fleet. The new app is to bene- fit its full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance customers. The mobile app allows Penske’s customers to: view real-time fuel prices; review a 90-day history of vehicle maintenance services per- formed; search for Penske locations; and make one-click roadside assis- tance calls.
The app is available for free down- load on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Penske Truck Leas- ing customers are asked to contact their local representative to request log-in credentials.
SAF-Holland has launched a new Canadian website at www.SAF- Holland.ca. The new site has a
fresher look and features a user- friendly navigation, the company announced. The new site also enables users to create their vehi- cle product application right online.
Using the new Create My Vehi- cle tab on the home page, users can select from nine vehicle applica- tions including van, reefer, flatbed, tanker, grain, container, livestock, gravel, and heavy haul.
As well, the new website provides information on SAF, Holland, and Neway brand tractor and trailer products with all the detailed prod- uct information including stan- dard and optional features as well as variations. A new download cen- ter provides quick searches of all lit- erature through a filter check box function. There’s also a new video page for easy access to the archive of SAF-Holland service and opera- tion videos.
Dayton Parts announced a new all- makes air disc brake for heavy truck and trailer applications. The new offering will cover all major origi- nal equipment (OE) air disc brake products comprising a large major- ity of the market requirement, Day- ton said.
The Dayton Parts all-makes port- folio will cover original products from Bendix, Hendrickson, Mer- itor and Wabco and consist of a wide variety of air disc brake com- ponents. More information is avail- able at www.DaytonParts.com.
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PART II
Peterbilt showcased an electric Model 520 refuse truck with an advanced battery-electric drive system at the WasteExpo 2017 show. The Model 520 features a Transpower ElecTruck drive system, which has accumulated more than 80,000 miles of Class 8 heavy-duty use in a variety of commer- cial applications since 2013. The ElecTruck system uses high-power electric motors, inverters. and batteries to power commercial trucks. The ElecTruck system also features a 70-kilowatt onboard battery charger that can fully charge the truck’s lithium-ion battery pack in two-four hours.
Peterbilt also announced it is rolling out three new cab configurations for the Model 520: left-hand drive, right-hand drive, and right-hand stand-up drive, in addition to the existing dual seated drive configuration. TN
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